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Senator Paul Coghlan elected Leas-Cathaoirleach of Seanad

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Senator Paul Coghlan.

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Senator Paul Coghlan.

FINE GAEL Kerry senator Paul Coghlan has been elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann by 36 votes to 11. Senator Coghlan was first elected on the Industrial and Commercial Panel in 1997 and is currently serving his fifth term in Seanad Éireann. Senator Coghlan has previously served as the Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on Defence and has spent the last five years as the Government Chief Whip in the Seanad.

Speaking after the vote, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny said, “Senator Paul Coghlan has given exemplary public service in Seanad Éireann for nineteen years. He will bring a wealth of experience with him to the role of Leas-Cathaoirleach and I know that he will work well with Cathaoirleach Denis O’Donovan to ensure the smooth running of the 25th Seanad.”

Senator Coghlan said, “I am delighted to have been elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, an institution of which I have been a member for the past nineteen years. It is a great honour to have been elected and I am looking forward to working with all sides of the house throughout the duration of the 25th Seanad.

“The 25th Seanad is perhaps one of the most diverse ever in terms of membership and vibrant voices, and I have no doubt that while there will be robust debate, we will also work well together in passing legislation that will positively impact on the lives of Irish people.”
 


 
Pictured above: Senator Paul Coghlan.

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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